South Dakota State Fair
The South Dakota State Fair in Huron runs through Labor Day and showcases and promotes some of state's finest businesses and products, especially dairy. Midwest Dairy’s South Dakota Division operates the dairy bar, selling delicious milk shakes and hand-dipped ice cream cones in the Midwest Dairy Bar Building. Midwest Dairy Association also operates the most popular concession at the State Fair, the "All You Can Drink Milk Booth."
Highlights
Thyen to Represent South Dakota Dairy Industry at State Fair
South Dakota’s Dairy Princess will be a familiar face to those attending the State Fair in Huron this year. The princess, 19-year-old Natalie Thyen of Waverly, represents dairy farmers as she reaches out to fair-goers at a variety of venues during the Fair.Dairy’s Presence at South Dakota State Fair Expands
The Dairy Bar Building and its concession at the South Dakota State Fair may be the most noticeable part of the dairy industry’s influence there. But look around and it’s easy to see dairy in numerous places.
Local Dairy Farmer to Showcase New Recipes at South Dakota State Fair
Fair-goers can learn how to combine great taste with good-for-you ingredients directly from dairy farmers at the 2011 South Dakota State Fair. Local dairy farmer Marie Harvey of Ree Heights will demonstrate how to make “Cashew Chicken Dip” at noon on Sept. 2 in the Women’s Building.South Dakota Dairy Princess
The South Dakota Dairy Princess has served as the state's official goodwill ambassador for the dairy industry for 55 years. The dairy princess typically makes appearances at consumer events, provides media interviews and helps to inform people about dairy farmers' dedication to their work, as well as communicating the importance of dairy products in our diet.